The kite in the pic above is facing the wrong way. The kite should be facing into the wind, not down wind. Great way to get killed! I hope you just misdrew this. If this is the way you are trying to launch the kite then it's no wonder the lines are loose. This was just a demonstration to show if I ...

I have the royal era 8 and they are really good kites for hooked in riding. Do you have the standard royal bar? In any case this is how to check the lines. Unwind the lines and use a screwdriver or something to pin all lines into the ground. At the bar end put the adjustment strap to full power. No...

Hi, you were right not to continue because you felt things wernt quite right. My guess is as you suggest, have someone round who can see what is going wrong if it is. Are you near a school? I would have your trim about midway, you can adjust if necessary later. Your kite launcher is very important,...

Hello, I have a question. A few days ago I was out with my kite for the very 1st time. I have 2010 Royal Era 8m- 4 lines. After pumping up the kite and connecting the lines my buddy put the kite into stable position on the edge of wind window while I attached bar to my harness. The problem was that ...

So this bacteria only gets in your eye if you are wearing lenses? Seems kinda weird to me

Hello, my name is Urban, I am 19, I am from Slovenia and I plan on learning to kite. After I take lessons I will want to buy my own gear and here is where I need your help. I've been thinking about buying two kites and boards, one for light winds and one for heavier winds, which will probably be mor...